DAVOS: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Economy and Planning is leveraging agentic artificial intelligence to transform access to economic data and extract deeper insights through its Data Saudi platform, a ministry official told Arab News.

In an interview on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Abdulaziz Azzouqa, the executive director of digital innovation and AI at the MEP, highlighted enhancements to Data Saudi, which presents and analyzes a wide range of the Kingdom’s economic and social indicators.

The platform is now equipped with agentic AI that allows users to query, visualize and download customized datasets, generating deeper insights for policymakers, investors and researchers.

Azzouqa said: “(It) allows users to ask anywhere, from simple questions to specific or complex questions, and the platform responds in a structured format and allows additional features.”

The platform instantly generates visual reports and this enables “more seamless access to quality economic data,” he added.

The ministry has also launched the Data Explorer platform, which allows stakeholders to customize datasets and access the full Data Saudi database.

AI and technological innovation have been central to discussions in Davos this year, with Saudi officials emphasizing the Kingdom’s role as a reliable partner in addressing global challenges such as digital transformation, sustainability, and human capital.

Experts speaking at Saudi House, the Kingdom’s pavilion at Davos, and in related panels have underscored the importance of inclusive, AI-powered data ecosystems in driving economic competitiveness, sustainable development, and people-centered growth.

Azzouqa said feedback from stakeholders had been positive, adding that enhancements to Data Saudi will continue, positioning Saudi Arabia at the forefront of data-driven policymaking and innovation in the region.